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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
4
The Lowell Day Courier describes its status as the oldest daily in Middlesex County, established 1826 and daily since 1845. It notes publication at Merrimack street, delivery by carrier 12 cents a week, 50 cents a month, with Sundays and holidays excluded.
Secretary Gage faces high bond demand with strong free advertising. Cuban insurgents at Guantanamo perform beyond expectations while marines display bravery. War costs surge. June expenditures total 27,451,000 with deficits near 11.4 million. Canal prospects in Nicaragua cited as cheaper Pacific access and potential dividends for backers.
Rev Dr Berle condemned the restrictive immigration bill as a brake on progress and urged a broad policy favoring wider citizenship. He argued that education and opportunity should not bar willing newcomers, illustrating the paradox with his pointed critique of current policy.
The essay argues that expanding territory and open immigration clash with a universal citizenry. It contends America cannot extend empire or grant unrestricted rights without redefining government to fit global holdings, warning that universal enfranchisement risks undermining effective citizenship and national cohesion.
Isaac McLellan celebrates his ninety second birthday claiming status as America’s oldest living poet and once shared school with Longfellow and Whittier. The Prince of Wales reportedly plans a September visit to Hungary to hunt with Archduke Frederick at Bellye. US consul general Allen notes two former Korean cabinet ministers seen on Seoul streets enjoying motorcars. Bishop Ryle of Liverpool, aged eighty three, remains the oldest English bishop and a Beaconsfield appointee. James Carlin commands the Monterey, a former Vandalia lieutenant at the Samoan wreck. Salon awards go to Henner, Gardet, and Patricot in painting sculpture engraving. George Borrow, Spain 1889 war correspondent for the Morning Herald, noted for conservative coverage. Hans Meyer aims to reconnoiter Kilimanjaro glaciers again this year in a six week expedition. Wanamaker estimates US nationwide flag purchases exceed two million dollars in twenty days with demand rising.
The piece notes the Red Cross’s international scope and cites a 25 000 franc gift from the French Red Cross to the American society. It then critiques McKinley era protectionism and mentions Oregon’s stance, predicting a republican surge in California. It also explains the term chaparras used in Cuban reports, likening it to brush.
Munyon claims his remedies will cure rheumatism in hours and other ailments including digestion, kidney trouble, catarrh, headaches, and colds. Each vial costs 25 cents and free medical advice is offered by Prof. Munyon at 1605 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
The piece describes using old greenhouses as a cloak room for General Ames’s soldiers’ fete and notes on Merrimack Square’s central role in treasury subscrip tions for a $200 million bond issue. It recalls a mayoral luncheon debate on street lighting, fashion foibles among young women, a swift Boston bicycle thief capture, and the city’s busy flag raisings. It ends with a report on road conditions between Billerica and Lowell and a promise of street improvements.
The Independent notes a form change in periodical size mirroring major magazines. Macmillan will publish Persephone and Other Poems, a first collection by Charles Camp Tarelli, with hexameter opening and varied metres such as anapaests elegiacs blank verse rondeaus sestinas.
A brief dialogue from Harper’s Bazaar contrasts a friend noting hard work with a caddie replying that the real challenge is what the person who follows up must do. The exchange highlights golf’s demanding second-move mindset.
Ten graduates eight women and two men received diplomas at the Howe School graduation in Billerica Center. The program featured salutatory essays and orations, medals awarded to five seniors, and a social hour with an informal reception. The event included remarks on education’s value, a town hall ceremony, and a call for financial support to sustain the school.
Chelmsford High School held its graduation last evening in the town hall before a large audience. The hall was decorated with class colors rose and white evergreen ladders and flowers. The program opened with music from the Chelmsford orchestra as the 1894 graduates and ushers filed in led by Asaph W Emerson and Edward J Robbins.
Messrs Raymond and Whitcomb of Boston announce six early summer excursions with departures from Boston on June 29 July 7 and 11. First party visits Poland Spring house then Fourth of July. Other itineraries cover Bar Harbor Macose head Lake Hudson River Lake George Ausable Chasm Thousand Islands Adirondacks and White Mountains.
Benjamin F Robinson, longtimeMelrose superintendent of schools, died at his home on Lebanon and Upham streets Thursday afternoon. He had been ill briefly and was widely respected for his service in Melrose and previous posts near Worcester. He leaves a widow and two sons. a New Hampshire native.
North Chelmsford reports Mr George C Moore has returned from a Moosehead Lake vacation in improved health. The town holds a second citizens meeting on July Fourth celebration plans Friday at town hall. The committee from the first meeting is to report on potential celebration expenses and funding prospects.
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